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| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3 that uses their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.
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|quote=The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
'''Barbarian''' is a [[class]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.
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}}[[Category:Classes]]
'''Barbarian''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat. Barbarians' key ability scores are [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]].


The Barbarian Subclasses are: [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]], [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]], [[File:Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]] __NOTOC__
Subclasses:
{{hlist|
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (barbarian subclass)|Wild Magic}}
}}


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{| class="wikitable" style="max-width: 41em;"
|+ Barbarian Class Progression
|-
|-
! colspan="5" | The Barbarian Class Progression
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 13%;" | {{Resource | rg | forceplural = yes }}
! style="width: 12%;" | Rage Damage
|-
|-
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| style="width: 15%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| Features
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}
| style="width: 8%;" | '''Rages'''
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2
| style="width: 15%;" | '''Rage Damage'''
| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{Pass|Danger Sense}}
| [[File:Action Barbarian Rage.png|frameless|upright=0.1|24px|link=Rage]] [[Rage]], [[File:Unarmoured Defense Icon 64px.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Unarmoured Defence]] [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence]]
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Barbarian_Icon_Small.webp|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| [[File:Action_Barbarian_RecklessAttack.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Reckless Attack]] [[Reckless Attack]], [[File:Danger Sense Icon 64px.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Danger Sense]] [[Danger Sense]]
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]]
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +2
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| {{Pass|Extra Attack}}, {{Pass|Fast Movement}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Barbarian_Icon_Small.webp|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| [[File:PassiveFeature ExtraAttack.png|frameless|upright=0.1|24px|link=Extra Attack]] [[Extra Attack]], [[File:PassiveFeature FastMovement.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Fast Movement]] [[Fast Movement]]
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| +3
| {{Pass|Feral Instinct}}
| {{Icon|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]]
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature FeralInstinct.png|24|link=Feral Instinct}} [[Feral Instinct]]
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| +3
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| {{Pass|Brutal Critical}}
| 4
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Barbarian_Icon_Small.webp|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature BrutalCritical.png|24|link=Brutal Critical}} [[Brutal Critical]]
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| {{Pass|Relentless Rage}}
| {{Icon|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 10}} [[#Level 10|Subclass feature]]
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature RelentlessRage.png|24|link=Relentless Rage}} [[Relentless Rage]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 4
| +3
|-
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| 5
| +3
|}
|}


== Class Information ==
'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.
 
== Class information ==
 
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
 
; Hit points
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up: {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] Armour Class.
; Saving throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Survival}}, {{Skill|Perception}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment
: {{RarityItem|Greataxe}}, {{RarityItem|Handaxe}} x2, {{RarityItem|Barbarian Clothes}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots (Barbarian)|alias=Leather Boots}}
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.
 
== Level progression ==
 
{{Level header|1}}
 
; {{SAI|Rage|w=40}}
: While Raging, you gain the following:
:* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
:* Deal extra melee and thrown damage
:* {{Advantage}} on Strength [[checks]] and [[saving throws]].
: Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


[[File:Barbarian Class Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
: The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[long rest]].


* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
* '''Key Ability Scores:'''
** {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.
** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[Hit Points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] [[Armour Class]].
* '''[[Saving Throw]] Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
** {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):''
** [[Animal Handling]], [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Survival]], [[Perception]]
*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.


== Level Progression ==
; {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}}
: When not wearing armour, add your Constitution modifier to your Armour Class in addition to your Dexterity modifier.


Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
{{Level header|2}}


=== Level 1 ===
; {{SAI|Reckless Attack|w=40}}
: Until your next turn, you have advantage on all attack rolls, but enemies also have advantage on attack rolls against you.


* [[File:Rage Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Rage]] '''[[Rage]]:''' Enter a Rage to gain [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage, deal extra melee and thrown damage, and {{Advantage}} on Strength [[Checks]] and [[Saving Throws]].
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* [[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 2''' ''(The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[Long Rest]]).''
* [[File:Unarmoured Defense Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence]]:''' Adds your [[Constitution]] modifier to your [[Armour Class]] in addition to your [[Dexterity]] modifier when not wearing [[armour]].


=== Level 2 ===
; {{Pass|Danger Sense|w=40}}
: You have advantage on Dexterity saves against traps, [[spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.


* [[File:Reckless Attack Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Reckless Attack]] '''[[Reckless Attack]]:''' Until your next turn, you have {{Advantage}} on all Attack Rolls, but enemies also have {{Advantage}} on Attack Rolls against you.
{{Level header|3}}
* [[File:Danger Sense Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Danger Sense]]:''' You have {{Advantage}} on Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] against traps, [[Spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not [[Blinded (Condition)|Blinded]] or [[Incapacitated (Condition)|Incapacitated]].


=== Level 3 ===
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


* [[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 3''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
==== Choose a subclass ====


* '''Choose a subclass:'''
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|-
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=Berserker]] [[Berserker]]
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=Wildheart]] [[Wildheart]]
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]] [[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|w=150|h=150}}
|-
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* Choose a [[Bestial Heart]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* {{SAI|Frenzy|w=40}} (replaces Rage)
** {{SAI|Frenzied Strike|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Enraged Throw|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
* [[File:Frenzy Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzy]] Rage
* {{SAI|Rage: Wild Magic|w=40}} (replaces Rage)
* [[File:Frenzied Strike Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzied Strike]]
* {{SAI|Magic Awareness|w=40}}
* [[File:Enraged Throw Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Enraged Throw]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* Choose a [[Wildheart#Level 3|Bestial Heart]]:
** [[File:Rage Bear Heart Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Bear Heart|Bear Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Eagle Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Eagle Heart|Eagle Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Elk Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Elk Heart|Elk Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Tiger Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Tiger Heart|Tiger Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Wolf Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Wolf Heart|Wolf Heart]]
* Choose a [[Wildheart#Level 3|piercing style]] ''(Optional)''
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* [[File:Action Barbarian Rage WildMagic.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_3|Rage: Wild Magic]]
* [[File:Action_Barbarian_MagicAwareness.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]  [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_3|Magic Awareness]]
|}
|}


=== Level 4 ===
{{Level header|4}}
 
* Choose a [[feat]].
 
{{Level header|5}}


* Choose a [[Feat]].
; {{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.


* '''Subclass Features:'''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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|-
! [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; width: 250px;"|
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* Replace a [[Wildheart#Level 4|Bestial Heart]] (Optional):
** [[File:Rage Bear Heart Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Bear Heart|Bear Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Eagle Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Eagle Heart|Eagle Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Elk Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Elk Heart|Elk Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Tiger Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Tiger Heart|Tiger Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Wolf Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Wolf Heart|Wolf Heart]]
| style="text-align:center; width: 250px;"|
(none)
|}


=== Level 5 ===
; {{Pass|Fast Movement|w=40}}
: Your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while not wearing heavy armour.


*[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''': +3 ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
{{Level header|6}}
*[[File:PassiveFeature ExtraAttack.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Extra Attack]] '''[[Extra Attack]]'''
*[[File:Fast Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Fast Movement]]'''


=== Level 6 ===
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


*[[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 4''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
==== Subclass features ====


* '''Subclass Features:'''
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|-
|-
! [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
|-
|-
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| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* [[File:PassiveFeature MindlessRage.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Mindless Rage]]'''
* Choose an [[Animal Aspect]]
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| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* [[Wildheart#Level_6|'''Animal Aspect''']]: Choose an Aspect of the Beast.
* {{Pass|Mindless Rage|w=40}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* {{SmallIcon|Action BolsteringMagic Boost.png|link=Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6}} [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6|Bolstering Magic: Boon]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Boon|w=40}}
* {{SmallIcon|Action BolsteringMagic Boost 1.png|link=Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6}} [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6|Bolstering Magic: Level 1 Spell Slot]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 1 Spell Slot|w=40}}
* {{SmallIcon|Action BolsteringMagic Boost 2.png|link=Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6}} [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_6|Bolstering Magic: Level 2 Spell Slot]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 2 Spell Slot|w=40}}
|}
|}


=== Level 7 ===
{{Level header|7}}


* {{Icon|PassiveFeature FeralInstinct.png|24|link=Feral Instinct}} '''[[Feral Instinct|Feral Instinct]]:''' You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[Initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].
; {{Pass|Feral Instinct|w=40}}
: You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].


=== Level 8 ===
{{Level header|8}}
* Choose a [[feat]].


* Choose a [[Feat]].
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* '''Subclass Features:'''
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
|-
! [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
|-
|-
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* {{SAI|Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain|w=40}}
| style="text-align:center; width: 300px;"|
(none)
(none)
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| style="text-align:center; width: 300px;"|
* {{SmallIcon|PassiveFeature LandsStride DifficultTerrain.png|link=Wildheart#Level_8}} [[Wildheart#Level_8|Land Stride]]
| style="text-align:center; width: 250px;"|
(none)
(none)
|}
|}


=== Level 9 ===
{{Level header|9}}
 
; {{Pass|Brutal Critical|w=40}}
: When you land a critical hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.


* [[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''': +4 ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* [[File:PassiveFeature BrutalCritical.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Brutal Critical]] '''[[Brutal Critical]]''': When you land a [[Critical Hit]], you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.


* '''Subclass Features:'''
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
|-
! [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
|-
|-
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* {{SmallIcon|Action BolsteringMagic Boost 3.png|link=Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_9}} [[Wild_Magic_Barbarian#Level_9|Bolstering Magic: Level 3 Spell Slot]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 3 Spell Slot|w=40}}
|}
|}


=== Level 10 ===
{{Level header|10}}
 
==== Subclass features ====
* '''Subclass Features:'''
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|-
|-
! [[File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wild Magic Barbarian]][[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
|-
|-
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* {{SmallIcon|Action IntimidatingPresence.png|link=Intimidating Presence}} [[Intimidating Presence]]
* Choose an additional [[Animal Aspect]]
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| style="vertical-align:top; width: 300px;"|
* [[Wildheart#Level_6|Animal Aspect]]: Choose an additional Aspect of the Beast.
* {{SAI|Intimidating Presence|w=40}}
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* {{SmallIcon|PassiveFeature_Generic_Magical.png|link=Unstable Backlash}} [[Unstable Backlash]]
* {{SAI|Unstable Backlash|w=40}}
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=== Level 11 ===
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; {{SAI|Relentless Rage|w=40}}
: Once per [[short rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being {{Cond|Downed}}
 
{{Level header|12}}
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5 : Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
 
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* {{Icon|PassiveFeature RelentlessRage.png|24|link=Relentless Rage}} '''[[Relentless Rage|Relentless Rage]]:''' Once per [[Short Rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being [[Downed_(Condition)|Downed]].
* Choose a [[feat]].


=== Level 12 ===
== Notable barbarians ==
* {{MdCharLink|Dror Ragzlin}}
* {{MdCharLink|Haseid}}
* {{MdCharLink|Karlach}}
* {{MdCharLink|Lady Flux}}


* [[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 5''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
== See also ==
* Choose a [[Feat]].
* [[:Category:Barbarians|List of all Barbarians]]


== External Links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Barbarian|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Barbarian|long}}
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[[Category:Classes]]

Revision as of 19:45, 2 October 2024

Barbarian is a class in Baldur's Gate 3. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.

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“
The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
„


Subclasses:

Barbarian Class Progression
Level Proficiency Bonus Features Rage Charges Rage Damage
1st +2 Rage Rage, Unarmoured Defence Unarmoured Defence 2 +2
2nd Reckless Attack Reckless Attack, Danger Sense Danger Sense
3rd Choose a subclass Choose a subclass 3
4th Feat Feat
5th +3 Extra Attack Extra Attack, Fast Movement Fast Movement
6th Subclass feature Subclass feature 4
7th Feral Instinct Feral Instinct
8th Feat Feat
9th +4 Brutal Critical Brutal Critical +3
10th Subclass feature Subclass feature
11th Relentless Rage Relentless Rage
12th Feat Feat 5

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Barbarian's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 12 + Constitution Constitution modifier
On level up: 7 + Constitution Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Strength Strength for improved attack rolls and damage with melee weapons.
Dexterity Dexterity for higher initiative and Armour Class
Constitution Constitution for more hit points and unarmoured Armour Class.
Saving throw proficiencies
Strength Strength, Constitution Constitution
Equipment proficiencies
Simple weapons, Martial weapons
Light armour, Medium armour, Shields
Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)
Animal Handling Animal Handling, Athletics Athletics, Intimidation Intimidation, Nature Nature, Survival Survival, Perception Perception
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
Starting Equipment
Greataxe, Handaxe x2, Barbarian Clothes, Leather Boots
Spellcasting Ability
Charisma Charisma for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

Level progression

Level 1

Rage Rage
While Raging, you gain the following:
Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.
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Rage Charges: 2
The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by long rest.
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Unarmoured Defence Unarmoured Defence
When not wearing armour, add your Constitution modifier to your Armour Class in addition to your Dexterity modifier.

Level 2

Reckless Attack Reckless Attack
Until your next turn, you have advantage on all attack rolls, but enemies also have advantage on attack rolls against you.
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Danger Sense Danger Sense
You have advantage on Dexterity saves against traps, spells and surfaces while not Blinded Blinded or Incapacitated Incapacitated.

Level 3

Rage Charges: 3
Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.

Choose a subclass

Wildheart
Wildheart
Berserker
Berserker
Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)
Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)

Level 4

Level 5

Extra Attack Extra Attack
You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
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Fast Movement Fast Movement
Your movement speed increases by 3 m / 10 ft while not wearing heavy armour.

Level 6

Rage Charges: 4
Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.

Subclass features

Wildheart Berserker Wild Magic Barbarian

Level 7

Feral Instinct Feral Instinct
You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to initiative and can't be Surprised.

Level 8

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Subclass features

Wildheart Berserker Wild Magic Barbarian

(none)

(none)

Level 9

Brutal Critical Brutal Critical
When you land a critical hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.
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Subclass features

Wildheart Berserker Wild Magic Barbarian

(none)

(none)

Level 10

Subclass features

Wildheart Berserker Wild Magic Barbarian

Level 11

Relentless Rage Relentless Rage
Once per short rest, if you drop to 0 hit point while Enraged, you regain 1 hit points instead of being Downed Downed

Level 12

Rage Charges: 5
Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
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Notable barbarians

See also

External links

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